"And now, meeting such an end... I realize you did what you had to. Perhaps it's all for the best... but still

"And now, meeting such an end... I realize you did what you had to. Perhaps it's all for the best... but still, I wonder if everything could have turned out differently..." Svetlana lifts her head. "Thank you for returning my ring to me. I truly appreciate it. Now, if you don't mind, I think I'd like to be alone for a little while..."